The laboratory was established on the basis of the Molecular Parasitology scientific group in 2022.
The research primarily addresses parasitic zoonoses and their epidemiology, focusing on the species diversity of arthropods and the pathogens they transmit. The laboratory is dedicated to advancing molecular-genetic and immunological diagnostic methods. In addition, it develops science-based recommendations for the prevention and control of zoonoses that pose risks to both veterinary and public health. The laboratory also organizes educational and training programs to enhance expertise in these key areas.
Head of the lab: Dr. Hasmik Gevorgyan
Hasmik Gevorgyan
Head of Laboratory
Sargis Aghayan
Director, Leading researcher
Oleg Shcherbakov
Senior scientific researcher
Ruzanna Gevorgyan
Junior researcher
Jon Mkrtchyan
Junior researcher
Gohar Grigoryan
Junior researcher
Tigran Abgaryan
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Varvara Solovyeva
Senior Laboratory Assistant
The group for the study of small mammal parasitologye
The group for the study of small mammal parasitology was established in 2023.
The main objectives of the group are to study the external and internal parasites of small mammals prevalent in the fauna of Armenia, conduct genetic analysis of the parasites, and investigate the distribution and ecology of small mammals within the territory of Armenia. Development of new distribution maps of small mammals and their external and internal parasites.
Vahram Hayrapetyan
Head of the group
Aydinyan Lusine
Junior Researcher
Liana Avanesyan
Senior Assistant
The Experimental Parasitology Research Group
The Experimental Parasitology Research Group operates within the Laboratory of Molecular Parasitology at the Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology, NAS RA. The group focuses on host–parasite interactions at cellular and tissue levels using molecular, histological, and immunological approaches. Special emphasis is placed on vaccine development and evaluation of antiparasitic activity of natural and synthetic compounds through integrated in silico, in vitro, and in vivo methods. The group conducts multidisciplinary research in parasitology and immunopathogenesis, maintains collaborations with national and international partners, and plays an active role in training undergraduate and graduate students.